US5173589A
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Process for instantaneous confirmation of actions in relation to television programs and device for use of the process
Assignee: Laboratoire Europeen de Recherches Electroniques Avancees SNC
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Filing: 1990-10-31
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Granted: 1992-12-22
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Expires: 2010-10-31
Abstract
Abstract To allow teleshopping to be performed quickly and reliably via the television network, receivers (3) are equipped with smart card readers (4), and the transmitter (2) sends information which is processed in the smart cards by means of the viewers' control devices (6). The result of this process is displayed on the screen and communicated later to the transmitter. This result allows the viewers' reactions to be authenticated.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Diehl
- 👤 Joel Hamon
- 👤 Michel Leduc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:10
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/006; H; H04; H04H; H04H60/00; H04H60/09; H04H60/14; H04H60/23; H04H60/61; H04H60/63; H04H20/00; H04H20/38; H04H60/35; H04H60/38; H04H60/39; H04H60/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for instantaneous confirmation of viewer's reactions in relation to television programs implemented in a television network including a transmitter and a plurality of receivers, wherein at least half of the receivers are equipped with smart card readers, comprising the steps of: sending a least one piece of information for allowing authentication of a viewer's reaction via said transmitter to said plurality of receivers during a time lapse in which viewers are likely to react to a program; receiving said at least one piece of information at said plurality of receivers equipped with smart card readers; processing said at least one piece of information sent by said transmitter in accordance with data stored in respective said smart cards at said plurality of receivers; and producing a second piece of information as a result of said processing in accordance with said data stored in respective said smart cards, wherein said second piece of information identifies a particular viewer and authenticates the particular viewer's reaction in relation to a television program.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for instantaneous confirmation of viewer's reactions in relation to television programs implemented in a television network including a transmitter and a plurality of receivers, wherein at least half of the receivers are equipped with smart card readers, comprising the steps of: sending a least one piece of information for allowing authentication of a viewer's reaction via said transmitter to said plurality of receivers during a time lapse in which viewers are likely to react to a program; receiving said at least one piece of information at said plurality of receivers equipped with smart card readers; processing said at least one piece of information sent by said transmitter in accordance with data stored in respective said smart cards at said plurality of receivers; and producing a second piece of information as a result of said processing in accordance with said data stored in respective said smart cards, wherein said second piece of information identifies a particular viewer and authenticates the particular viewer's reaction in relation to a television program.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of communicating said second piece of information to said transmitter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the authentication of the viewer's reactions is performed at defined instants.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the information sent by the transmitter contains data identifying the program being viewed, and the date.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 4, wherein the data item allowing the authentication of the viewer's reaction also allows the authentication of the viewer's identity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 4, wherein the data item allowing authentication of the viewer's reactions may vary with time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the information sent by the transmitter comprises a data item used to select specific viewer categories.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the information sent by the transmitter is included in the lines not used for video frame image transmission.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is used for teleshopping.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is used for television games.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is used for surveys.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is used for betting.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is used for lotteries.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
42 words
A device for the instantaneous confirmation of viewer's reactions in relation to television programs, comprising: a television network transmitter; and a plurality of receivers each equipped with a smart card reader, wherein the transmitter produces authentication data in relation to program content.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
42 words
A device for the instantaneous confirmation of viewer's reactions in relation to television programs, comprising: a television network transmitter; and a plurality of receivers each equipped with a smart card reader, wherein the transmitter produces authentication data in relation to program content.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 14, wherein said authentication data contain data to identify program content and the date.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device according to claim 14, wherein each said smart card reader includes means to exchange information via a smart card and means to control display of data developed by the smart card operating with the reading device.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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